Entries by Adam Weinger
10+ Higher Education Fundraising Conferences to Attend
Higher education fundraising professionals work hard every day to generate the revenue that keeps their schools running. By doing so, they offer a better educational experience to students, provide scholarships and financial aid, fund research projects, and more. Since fundraising is so essential, higher education professionals need to stay up-to-date on new trends and best practices. That’s […]
10+ Best eCard Websites for Nonprofits to Raise More
Whether someone is celebrating a birthday or needs a pick-me-up, greeting cards show you care. As technology advances, we can bring this joy into the digital space via eCard websites. Nonprofits, in particular, can sell branded charity eCards to raise money, encourage supporters to send personalized cards to spread awareness, or send greeting cards directly […]
The Art of Persuasion: How to Build a Case for Support
Convincing an audience to take any kind of action requires making an effective pitch. Nonprofits know this all too well. When you rely on people’s donated support to push your work forward, you must be able to confidently explain to your donors what you need, why, and what the benefit will be. A nonprofit case […]
Nonprofit Basics: Matching Gifts & How They Double Funds
Corporate giving is a big deal for nonprofits. Giving USA’s latest report estimates that companies gave an incredible $29.48 billion to charities in the U.S. in just one year, showing how generous businesses can be. Matching gifts are a special part of this, and these programs provide the easiest way to tap into that funding. You can […]
Why Workplace Giving Matters for Nonprofits + Companies
Today, companies are diving deep into social good causes in large part due to the rise of corporate social responsibility (CSR), which reflects a company’s efforts toward improving society. One of the biggest programs to come from CSR is workplace giving. Workplace giving programs are important to more organizations than just the companies that run […]
Corporate Gift-Giving Laws: How to Make Policies on Presents
Corporate leaders oversee relationship management on many fronts, including employee engagement and customer satisfaction, and corporate gift-giving is an effective strategy to tackle it. After all, 57% of employees and 52% of consumers are more likely to be loyal to companies that provide gifts. However, companies must give gifts fairly and responsibly for them to […]
Matching Gift Opportunities: Top Companies in Baltimore
At Double the Donation, we partner with nonprofits across the country to help them increase their revenue through corporate matching gift programs and volunteer grants. We frequently receive requests from nonprofits asking for information on companies local to their area that offer such programs. Today, we’re examining the largest city in Maryland– Baltimore– and the […]
Matching Gift Requests | Deadlines, Forms & Auto-Submission
You likely have a number of matchable donations in your CRM at any given time. If you’re looking to revamp your strategy, you might wonder if gifts made last week, month, or quarter remain eligible for the giving programs. Fear not—many contributions from the past year (give or take) should still qualify for company matching. […]
Matching Gifts for Public Media Orgs | Boost Your Broadcasts
Consider the following scenario: You’re listening to your regularly scheduled radio show when it’s interrupted for the station’s annual pledge drive. You hear the on-air host making an appeal—“Fundraising is an essential part of what we do at Public Broadcasting Station, and it’s the most efficient way to source funds needed to supply our listeners […]
